Shipping parcels from Venice
Venice is the Italian city with the most unique logistics system in the world. Anyone who receives or sends parcels from the lagoon knows full well that the rules are different here: there are no roads for courier vans in historic Venice — every delivery by water is handled using lagoon transport. Mestre and the mainland, on the other hand, operate just like any other Italian city. If you need to send parcels to Venice, we’ve put together a short guide on the subject below.
💶 How much does it cost to send parcels to Venice?
| Weight | Approximate price | Standard times |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | from €9.46 | 24–48 working hours |
| 2 kg | from €10.80 | 24–48 working hours |
| 5 kg | from €13.50 | 24–48 working hours |
| 10 kg | from €18.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 20 kg | from €27.00 | 24–48 working hours |
| 30 kg | from €35.00 | 48–72 working hours |
Guide prices, excluding the fuel surcharge. Use the calculator to get an exact quote.
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⏱️ Parcel delivery times in Venice
| To / from Venice | Express delivery times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| From Milan → Venice (Mestre) | 24 working hours | ~260 km via the A4 |
| From Milan → Venice (islands) | 24–48 working hours | Add a lagoon transfer |
| From Rome → Venice | 24–48 working hours | Via A1/A4 |
| From Turin → Venice | 24–48 working hours | A4 Turin–Trieste motorway |
| From Bologna → Venice | 24 working hours | ~160 km via the A13 |
| From Naples → Venice | 48 working hours | Via A1/A4 |
| From Venice → Europe | 24–48 hours (core EU) | Mestre hub — daily departures |
Working hours. Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
🚤 Deliveries in Venice: the islands vs the mainland
- Venice Mestre and the mainland (postcodes 30170–30174): It works just like any other Italian city. Standard delivery takes 24–48 hours; there are no special procedures.
- Historic Venice (islands — postcode 30121–30135): Couriers deliver as far as Piazzale Roma or the port. From there, the shipment is handled by local transport operators. Delivery times are extended by one day.
- Murano, Burano, Torcello: smaller islands with even more specific procedures — collection at drop-off points or by lagoon transport, subject to booking.
- Lido di Venezia: accessible by vaporetto or car ferry — journey times are similar to those for the main islands.
⚠️ If you are posting to an address on the Venetian islands, always specify in your order that it is for the island part of Venice (not Mestre). The delivery system is completely different.
🔗 Venice Marco Polo Airport is the main air gateway for express deliveries to Venice and the Veneto region, and is used by DHL and FedEx for priority parcels: Venice Marco Polo Airport
🪜 How to send parcels to Venice in 5 steps
- Enter the weight, dimensions and destination into the calculator on SpedizioneComoda.com
- Compare quotes from DHL, UPS and FedEx/TNT in real time
- Choose the service and pay online — the system generates the label automatically
- Print the label and stick it onto the correctly packed parcel
- The courier will collect from your home on the date you choose — track your parcel using the tracking number
💡 To pack correctly: A guide to packaging errors
🚚 Courier services for sending parcels to Venice: DHL, UPS, FedEx
Real-time comparisons on SpedizioneComoda DHL Express, UPS e FedEx/TNT. See also all the others express courier services available.
- DHL Express: Excellent cover, advanced tracking, ideal for high-value consignments.
- UPS: Competitive in the middle and heavyweight divisions, strong on the European circuit, excellent B2B.
- FedEx/TNT: Excellent for the USA and destinations outside the EU.
💡 The calculator always shows the best quote for your specific situation — weight, dimensions and area of Venice.
⚠️ Before posting, please check that your item is not subject to any restrictions: List of items prohibited from being posted
❓ FAQs — Parcel deliveries to Venice
Couriers deliver as far as Piazzale Roma. Delivery on the island is handled by local lagoon operators — typically within 24 hours of the van’s arrival at Piazzale Roma. Always specify in your order that the address is on the island of Venice.
Yes, add about one day to the standard delivery times. A parcel from Milan that normally takes 24 hours to reach Mestre may take 48 hours to reach an address on the Grand Canal.
Some companies charge a surcharge for the islands off Venice. The additional cost is shown when you get a quote — enter your full address, including your postcode, to see the final price.
Standard parcels (up to 80 cm per side) are no problem. For very large parcels or pallets, please contact us to check whether this is possible.
→ For delivery issues: A comprehensive guide on what to do if a delivery is not made
→ Do you need to send a parcel abroad? Guide to international shipping · Shipping to Europe
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